The Majorelle Garden

Created in the 1920's by the French painter Jacques Morelle, the Majorelle Garden is built around a small Art Deco workshop, painted a bright blue. A very special blue which is now a trade mark name. This workshop (studio) now houses the private collection of Islamic Art bequeathed by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé to the Trust who manage the domain.A lover of colours and Morrocco, Majorelle collected rare species from all over the world. Bougainvilleas, palm, coconut, banana trees and bambous are found in the garden as well as other exotic plants. Around the long central bassin, the garden has different secluded corners, suitable for the meditation or just a shady corner to sit and talk. The gardens have been opened to the public since 1947. However the renown of the garden owes much to Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge After the death of Jcques Majorelle the garden was neglected and it was completely renovated by the two masters of Fashion. The artistic talents of Yves Saint Laurent have made this lovely garden a cool and peaceful haven in the heart of Marrackech.

The Garden of Menara

Planted with olive-trees, some of which are more than 100 years old, the charm of the Menara garden lies in its central part. Its large central lake was dug in the 12th century at the time of Almohade. On one side, there is a harmonious Saadian style pavilion that was built at the end of the 19th century. Legend has it that the Menara garden was a place of love trysts for the sultans. This is hardly surprising, as the tranquillity and comparative coolness of the Menara garden make it one of the most pleasant and romantic places for taking a stroll in Marrakesh. This romantic aspect is at its best, just before the sunset.

Gardens of Agdal

This is the oldest of all the gardens of Marrakech and is still perfectly kept. The Agdal gardens stretch for 3 km south of the palace of Dar El Mahken and were planned in the 12th century, during the reign of Ebd el Moumen, a Almohad prince. They were transformed during the 19th century and were closed by high mud and clay walls. These gardens are called Agdal which means literally "gardens". The watering of the olive, orange and pomegranate trees in the garden is done by a clever underground irrigation system which comprises different reservoirs supplied with water brought from the High Atlas Mountains